Free Appraiser Invoice Template & Generator

Your invoice needs to clearly identify the property you appraised with the full address and any parcel numbers. Include the type of appraisal you performed (whether it was for a purchase, refinance, estate planning, or legal matter) because your client's accounting department will need to code it correctly. The date of inspection matters separately from the invoice date, especially for tax or legal work. Show your appraisal license number on every invoice since many lenders and institutions require it for their files.

Most appraisers collect payment upfront or require a deposit before scheduling the inspection. This protects you from no-shows and last-minute cancellations. For complex assignments like commercial properties or litigation support, you might bill in phases: partial payment at engagement, another portion at inspection, and the remainder on delivery. Standard net terms are risky in this business because clients sometimes disappear after getting the report.

Always send your invoice with the final report, not after. When clients have the appraisal in hand and your invoice arrives separately days later, it becomes just another piece of paper they can ignore. Package them together, and payment happens while your work still feels immediate and valuable to them.